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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & PICTURES
FROM LAS VEGAS
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(L-R) – Promoter Keith Veltre, RJJ Boxing Promotions; Derek Stevens, Owner and CEO of the D Las Vegas and DLVEC; Promoter & future Hall-of-Famer Roy Jones, Jr., RJJ Boxing Promotions
(All pictures by Manny “Mitts” Murillo, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions)
 
OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
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(L-R) – Steve Claggett & Chris Van Herden
MAIN EVENT – WELTERWEIGHTS (10)
Steve Claggett (23-3-1, 16 KOs), Calgary, Alberta, Canada     147 lbs.
Chris Van Heerden (23-2-1, 12 KOs), Santa Monica, California     147 lbs.
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(L-R) – Neeco Macias & Limberth Ponce
CO-FEATURE – JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS (8)
Neeco Macias (11-0, 6 KOs), Palm Desert, California   152 lbs.
Limberth Ponce (10-2, 8 KOs), Rock Island, Illinois 151 ½ lbs.
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(L-R) – Malik Hawkins & Errol Sidney, Jr.
WELTERWEIGHTS (6)
Malik Hawkins (6-0, 5 KOs), Baltimore, Maryland   146 lbs.
Errol Sidney, Jr. (6-1-2, 2 KOs), New Orleans, Louisiana 134 ½ lbs.
(L-R) – Randy Moreno & Derick Bartlemay
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JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Randy Moreno (1-0, 1 KO), Las Vegas, Nevada 129 lbs.
Derick Bartlemay (0-2), Salem, Oregon   132 lbs.
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(L-R) – Jeremy Nichols & Jason Gavino
WELTERWEIGHTS (4)
Jeremy Nichols (2-0, 2 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada   147 lbs.
Jason Gavino (3-1, 2 KOs), Tijuana, Mexico   146 lbs.
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(L-R) – Sal Lopez & Matt Murphy
JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS (4)
Sal Lopez (2-0, 0 KOs), Las Vegas, Nevada 129 ½ lbs.
Matt Murphy (0-2), St. Louis, Missouri 134 ½ lbs.
WHAT:  “Knockout Night at the D” professional boxing series
 
WHEN:  Saturday, April 16, 2016
WHERE:  Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
PROMOTER:  Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions
TELEVISION:  CBS Sports Network
CBS Sports Network is available across the country through local cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go towww.cbssportsnetwork.com.
Undercard bouts streaming live at www.knockoutnightboxing.com
 
BROADCASTERS:  Jim “JR” Ross, Sean Wheelock, Kevin Kelley
RING ANNOUNCER:  Joe Martinez
DOORS OPEN:  5:00 p.m. PT
FIRST BOUT:  6:00 p.m. PT
FIRST TV BOUT:  8:00 p.m. PT
OTHER: The “Knockout Night at the D” series was developed in partnership with DLVEC and Neon Star Media.
TITLE Boxing is the official apparel and gloves partner for the “Knockout Night at the D” series.
INFORMATION:
Websites: www.dlvec.com, www.thed.com, www.royjonesjrboxing.com, www.knockoutnightboxing.com
Twitter: @thedlasvegas, @dlvec, @DerekJStevens, @BoxingatheDLV, @RoyJonesJRFA
Instagram: @dlvec, @thedlasvegas, @RoyJonesJRFA
Follow these fighters on Twitter: @SDragonClaggett, @TheHeat001 (Van Heerden), @Limbo_1991 (Ponce), @mhawk0_6 (Hawkins), @ej_flash562 (Nichols)
For More Information:
“Knockout Night at the D”: Bob Trieger, (978) 590-0470, [email protected], @FightPublicist
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and the D Las Vegas:  Kara Rutkin / Alaina Curry, Kirvin Doak Communications, (702) 737-3100, [email protected] / [email protected]
Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions: Lisa Veltre, (702) 522-1636, [email protected]
About the D Las Vegas:  the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino featuring modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar.  the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit’s legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes at Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse. The Showroom at the D Las Vegas features outstanding entertainment ranging from award-winning dinner theater and Broadway productions to music, comedy and more. Follow the D on Facebook and Twitter.
 
About Downtown Las Vegas Events Center:  Located at the corner of Third St. and Carson Ave. across from the D Las Vegas, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center can accommodate up to 11,000 guests and features state-of-the-art stage, sound and lighting. The open-air design is inviting to both tourists and locals and offers the perfect spot for concerts, conventions and other large-scale events. Embracing the uninhibited spirit of Downtown Las Vegas, the new venue plays host to a line-up of curated events including premier concerts, food festivals and more. The venue is also the first entertainment arena in Las Vegas to accept Bitcoin as currency. For more information, visit www.dlvec.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DLVEC.
About Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions:  Co-founded in 2013 by 10-times world champion Roy Jones, Jr. and Keith Veltre, Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions is on its way to reinventing boxing.  Based in Las Vegas, Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions is climbing to the top at a fast pace, adding young talent to its growing stable such as undefeated super welterweight John Vera, super bantamweight’s Joseph Agebeko and Hanzel Martinez, lightweight Demond Brock and super featherweight Randy Moreno.

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